Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

According to an apparent email written by a Tesla store to a customer, a full list of detailed changes in Model 3 can be seen below, including the confirmation of a heat pump, which explains the extra added range beyond a software update. Here’s what’s new according to the Tesla store email shared by on […]

Tesla’s 2020.40.7 software update has started rolling out to the fleet, as noted by @TeslaFi, version a705cb3bb8. Software version 2020.40.7 was just detected on a Tesla Model Y Long Range DM in Texas United States on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at https://t.co/Ll7HdbaiCD — TeslaFi (@teslafi) October 16, 2020 So far, three Model Y owners are […]

After quietly launching a refreshed Model 3 with new features and increased range, plus adding to the range of the Model Y, Tesla has also increased the range of its Model X, making recent rumours come to life. Tesla’s Model X is now listing the Long Range Plus with a range of 371 miles (was […]

Aside from unleashing its refresh for the Tesla Model 3 tonight, the company has also updated the Model Y, increasing its range for both Long Range and Performance versions. The Tesla Model Y Long Range now has a range of 326 miles, up from 316 miles (525 km in Canada; was 509km), while the Performance […]

Tesla’s official Model 3 refresh for 2020 is now officially on its website. The Model 3 is now showing with chrome delete and also new aero wheel covers and power trunk, plus new center console and auto-dimming mirrors make their return, and four new USB-C ports. Image via ‘Zoomit’ on TMC Forums The Long Range […]

As promised, Tesla has price dropped the Model S again, down to $69,420 in the United States, as promised earlier today by CEO Elon Musk. After dropping prices by $3,000 USD this Monday, we now see another drop just days later. The move appears to be a competitive reaction to Lucid Motors revealing its new […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just confirmed Model Y 7-seater configurations will start production in November, with the first deliveries to take place in early December. “Starting production on 7 seater next month, initial deliveries early December,” said Musk in a reply to @teslaownersSV. Starting production on 7 seater next month, initial deliveries early December […]

After dropping the price of the Tesla Model S on Monday down $3,000 USD, CEO Elon Musk says the price is dropping again, as of tonight. “The gauntlet has been thrown down! The prophecy will be fulfilled. Model S price changes to $69,420 tonight!”, said Musk on Wednesday afternoon. The gauntlet has been thrown down! […]

It looks like Tesla’s Model X is getting a range increase, according to a 2021 Monroney sticker shared by a user on the TMC forums. “I just took delivery of a 2021 Model X, vin 308XXX, and I was surprised to see that the EPA Monroney Sticker lists the range at 371 miles,” explains TMC […]

Tesla has dropped the price of its Model S sedan tonight by $3,000 USD for its Long Range Plus and Performance versions. The new prices are as follows: Model S Long Range Plus – $71,990 USD (was $74,990 USD) Model S Performance – $91,990 USD (was $94,990 USD) In Canada, Model S now starts at […]

It looks like Hyundai has a bigger problem on its hands with the Kona electric vehicle. According to Reuters, Hyundai plans to recall over 51,000 Kona EVs, related to battery cell fire risks. The recall will also expand to North American, Europe, China and other markets,  according to a report from South Korea’s Yonhap news […]

We continue to find out more about Tesla’s latest Model 3 refresh. From chrome delete, a new center console, power trunk, new wheels (maybe wheel covers?) and more, today we now find out the glove box has been updated. According to Electrek, the Tesla Model 3 refresh will now include a USB port in the […]

Along with Tesla’s latest Model 3 refresh for 2021, new wheels are coming, as seen by a reader tip to electrek. The new wheels were spotted on Model 3 vehicles loaded up on a car transport. The new wheels look similar to Tesla’s 19’-inch Sport Wheels but they are different. Below you can see the […]

Tesla’s recent 2020.40.3 software update has introduced a quiet change for users of the company’s mobile app and Homelink. Homelink is an accessory available for purchase from Tesla, which lets owners control their home garage doors. Previously, in order to use Homelink in the Tesla mobile app, you would require to have purchased Full Self-Driving […]

After seeing numerous images of the new Tesla Model 3 refresh yesterday, revealing the chrome delete, center console with vegan leather and stitching, we never did get to see the full console reveal, until now. An image shared tonight by @jstesla shows us the clearest image yet of Tesla’s 2020 Model 3 refresh, revealing the […]